Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods operates 46 bakeries in 19 states, employs 9,300 people, and reported $5.1 billion in sales for 2023. The company offers a diverse range of brands and is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Services
Flowers Foods operates 46 bakeries across 19 states, providing a diverse range of bakery products. The company is deeply committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use, and achieve zero waste to landfill. Flowers Foods also has a comprehensive food safety management program governed by a science-based risk assessment and preventive control system. The company engages in social initiatives, including feeding families and supporting U.S. service members and veterans.
Products
Flowers Foods offers a wide array of brands and products. Notable brands include Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Wonder, Mrs. Freshley’s, and Tastykake. Nature’s Own provides bread products free from artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. Dave’s Killer Bread is the top organic bread brand in the U.S., both USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Canyon Bakehouse specializes in gluten-free products, while Wonder Bread is known for its soft and nutritious options. Mrs. Freshley’s offers a range of sweet treats. The company’s product lines also extend to options that are gluten-free, keto/low carb, kosher, sugar-free, USDA Organic, and 100% whole grain.
Corporate Responsibility
Flowers Foods is heavily invested in corporate responsibility, focusing on reducing its environmental impact and supporting community initiatives. The company aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and water usage by 10% per metric ton of product by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. All Flowers bakeries are Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified. The company is also a Guiding Partner of Feeding America, donating more than $7.3 million in fresh and recovery bakery food products in 2022. Flowers Foods is committed to sourcing 100% RSPO-certified palm oil for its cake products.
Sustainability Initiatives
Flowers Foods has laid out strong sustainability goals, including a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 10% reduction in water usage per metric ton of product by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline. Aiming for zero waste to landfill, Flowers Foods also ensures its bakeries are GFSI certified. The company participates in Walmart’s Project Gigaton, targeting a reduction or avoidance of 1 billion metric tons of global emissions by 2030. Additionally, over 90% of their total product packaging is recyclable.
Stock Information
Flowers Foods has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'FLO' since 1982. The company reported $5.1 billion in sales for 2023 and holds the rank of #2 in the U.S. packaged bakery foods market.